JP7289136B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

In a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the entry of a ball into a start hole, and based on the result of the determination. , is controlled to a game state advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, in order to make the player expect to enter an advantageous game state, the movable body presentation to form a heart by bringing the left movable body and the right movable body close to each other as seen from the player. may be performed.

JP 2011-156179 A

By the way, there is still room for improvement in the movable body presentation in a game machine equipped with a plurality of movable bodies, in order to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a first movable body disposed at a predetermined first standby position;
a second movable body arranged so as to be visible to the player at a second standby position different from the first standby position;
By moving the first movable body in the first standby position and the second movable body in the second standby position closer to each other, the first movable body and the second movable body 2, a specific movable body presentation that forms a predetermined design that can be visually recognized by the player;
By moving only the first movable body at the first standby position so as to approach the second movable body at the second standby position, the first movable body and the second movable body are moved. A non-specific movable body effect that forms the predetermined design so that it can be visually recognized by the player can be executed by the movable body of
After the formation of the predetermined design, a first effect is executed to make the player expect to be in an advantageous game state, and a second effect has a higher expectation than the first effect for the advantageous game state. There are cases where 2 productions are executed,
The ratio of execution of the second effect differs between when the predetermined design is formed by the specific movable body effect and when the predetermined design is formed by the non-specific movable body effect. It is a gaming machine that

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the performance.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1, and is a variation pattern determination table of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows the specific example of kids story reach. It is a figure which shows the specific example of heroine story reach. It is a figure which shows the specific example of single battle reach. It is a diagram showing a specific example of joint battle reach. It is a diagram showing a one-sided effect in which the on-board movable body moves in a one-sided pattern. It is a figure which shows the upper stage both-falls production|presentation which a board|board movable body operate|moves by an upper stage both-falls pattern. It is a figure which shows the downward union production|presentation which the board|board movable body operate|moves by a lower stage both falling pattern. It is a figure which shows the center union production|presentation which a board|board movable body operate|moves by an upper stage both-falling pattern, and a board|underboard movable body rises. It is a lottery table for development effects (movable body effects). It is a figure which shows the downward combination production|presentation which concerns on a 2nd form. It is a lottery table of development effects according to the second form. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an upper double-fall effect according to the third form, which is accompanied by an operation of a rotating body; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a center combination effect according to the third form, which is accompanied by an operation of a rotating body; It is a lottery table of development effects according to the third form. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a movable body effect according to a modification, which is a rising movable body effect in which the lower board movable body rises without the on-board movable body moving.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiment of the gaming machine of this invention is concretely described with reference to drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, or a member, the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, etc. corresponding to the symbol or code is omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. 23 t of transparent plates should just be able to visually recognize the game area 6 from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball for firing the game ball (the amount that the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. A lower decorative body 36 projecting greatly forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper plate 34 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. A lower tray 35 is provided in the center of the lower part of the front face of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34 .

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . A second input device (hereinafter referred to as a "special button") 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed so as to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. .

A speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 consists of a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front side of the lower decorative body 36 . Further, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached as a performance device for increasing the interest in the game on the upper side of the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed so as to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The game area 6 is an area where a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game pegs (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 through a first start opening 11, a second start opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, In addition, a route is configured to moderately guide the player to the second prize-winning port 15 or the like. In addition, starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and large winning openings such as the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. and the gate can be referred to as a passage opening or a passage area.

A center frame (center decoration) 61 is provided near the center of the game area 6 to decorate the periphery of the opening 1A. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding a game ball to a first starting port 11, which will be described later, and a warp capable of guiding a game ball to the stage. The center frame 61, like the game board 1, is made of a transparent synthetic resin material.

In addition, in the game area 6, there is a first start winning device 11D formed with a first start opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start winning device 11D that enables or disables entry into the second start opening 12. A starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" It is also called) and the variable display of special figure 1 is triggered. Also, when the game ball enters the first start hole 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" It is also called) and the variable display of special figure 2 is triggered. Also, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. Passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") lottery (that is, normal pattern random number acquisition and determination: hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern lottery") and the variable display of the normal pattern. It's becoming The power chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game accompanied by the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter. The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to close the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big winning opening 15. - 特許庁The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

A specific area 16 through which a game ball can pass (enter) and a non-specific area 17 are provided in the downstream area of the second big winning hole sensor 15a. A game ball that has passed through the second big winning hole sensor 15a is sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 17 by a sorting device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving a distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. , passes through the non-specific region 17 . The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning hole 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: swinging in the front view of FIG. The left end of the dividing member 16k is positioned slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the specific region 16 is open directly above it). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning port 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to provide two large winning devices, such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device, depending on the playability. Also, although the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D are provided, depending on the playability, only the first big winning device 14D may be used, or only the second big winning device 15D may be used. It is possible to use It should be noted that in the case of the configuration using only the first big winning device 14D, the processing related to the second big winning device 15D is not performed, and in the case of the configuration using only the second big winning device 15D, , the first big winning device 14D is not performed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 2, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are two game balls for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 (see FIG. 7) capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 where the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. can. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, a flow path through which a game ball can flow down when a game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and a game ball flows down when a game ball is shot right-handed. A possible flow path is referred to as the second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starter opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, and a second big winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right, thereby passing through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first big winning opening 14. Or, you can aim to win a prize to the second big prize opening 15 .

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, first big winning opening 14, and second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, special figures 1 and 2 are collectively called special figures or special symbols, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively called special figure lotteries. In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure indicator 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), the large winning openings (the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15) are opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed. In addition, the game state in which the jackpot game is performed is called a jackpot game state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 has a lost figure composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". display. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (an example of judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery are generated. may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) has an upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special symbol is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that the special figure relation random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

And the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83 . Each of the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the special figure reservation number by lighting the LED for the special figure reservation number. Is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The normal map to be stopped and displayed (stop normal map, normal map derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (predetermined stop mode normal pattern, ie, winning pattern), an auxiliary game is performed to open the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D). .

The general pattern indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general pattern according to the results of the general pattern lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the normal pattern lottery is winning, the normal pattern display 82 displays a winning pattern composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: lighting, ■: lighting off). In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, a losing pattern composed of only the right LED lighting is displayed, such as "■□". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Also, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display of the normal map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. An upper limit (four in the present embodiment) is set to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 (the number of general pattern reservations). The upper limit of the number of normal pattern reservations can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number". In addition, in the present embodiment, the general figure reservation display for displaying the number of general figure reservations is not provided, but the general figure reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure reservation display, for example, it is possible to adopt the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing main parts of the production unit 1U. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. An image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-board movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-board movable device") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device such as a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display images. may The display portion 50a is generally positioned inside the center frame 61 and is well visible to the player.

The on-board movable device 55 includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k configured to be movable along the display section 50a. The under-board movable device 56 includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k configured to be movable along the display section 50a.

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven in a predetermined drive pattern, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven in a predetermined drive pattern. Then, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper-board movable body 55k and the raised lower-board movable body 56k, making it difficult to see (see FIG. 5B).

When the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are in the standby state, as shown in FIG. Although it is positioned behind the game board 1, since both the center frame 61 and the game board 1 are made of a transparent synthetic resin material, the front surface of the board upper movable body 55k and the lower board movable body 55k can be seen from the player. The front of 56k is generally well visible.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 game effects, etc.) and performances such as customer waiting effects (hereinafter referred to as "sub-control board") 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls. It is provided further behind the image display device 50 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls the game. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section (sub-control section) that controls the effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various It is sufficient if the production can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning ON/OFF the power switch 191, the power is turned on/off. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a game ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 contains a jackpot determination table, a jackpot pattern type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, normal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a game CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

Various sensors and actuators are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 100 . The main control board 100 also outputs signals to various actuators.

The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first start sensor 11a, a second start sensor 12a, a general winning sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first major winning sensor 14a, a second major A winning hole sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning hole 10 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The first big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14 . The second big winning hole sensor 15 a detects a game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 . The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection.

The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big winning solenoid 14s, a second big winning solenoid 15s and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 is connected with the display devices 8 (special figure display device 81, normal figure display device 82, and special figure reservation display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101 .

The main control board 100 also transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. , and a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out the prize balls. , Paying out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73 a for counting the game balls, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73 a is output to the payout control board 170 .

The shooting device 72 is also provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72 k , the touch switch 72 a detects the player's contact with the handle 72 k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 . Further, the firing device 72 is connected with a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting solenoid 72s so that the game ball is shot with the strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100 , the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control details) by the main control board 100 . The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120 . That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, an effect ROM 123 storing programs and the like for controlling effects as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Also, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I/O port section 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 . The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 is operated by the power supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply, the power board 190 operates. It operates by power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120 . A circuit including a capacitor or an internal battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 enables both transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including background images) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, the developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146 . Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Also, various switches serving as input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 .

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m that drives the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m that drives the under-board movable device 56, and a frame drive motor that drives the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. The on-board drive motor 55m for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board drive motor 56m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and the frame drive motor 58m for driving the frame movable device 58 are each composed of one actuator. It may be composed of a plurality of actuators. The number of actuators to be mounted on each movable device may be appropriately configured according to the operation content of each movable device.

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp to emit light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG. The tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explanation of this item, and tables other than these are shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko game machine PY1" which will be described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, in the description of the "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show a separate table. It is also assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of "Characteristic part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 conducts a normal drawing lottery when the shot game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later. When the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "formation of normal figure start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number for performing hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. Random numbers are appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) according to a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with game states, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 judges whether it is a win or a loss by judging the obtained normal symbol random number according to the hit judgment table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Also, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern according to a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-short-time normal pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and the normal-fluctuation pattern determination table used in the short-time state ( There is a time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of the normal figure when stopping the normal figure of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . Moreover, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of the general pattern, and as a display result (the result of the general pattern lottery), it is executed when the winning design is stopped and displayed (derived).

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. And each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted that the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 11 is called "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting hole 12 is called "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, game state setting), it acquires a special figure related random number by establishment of the start condition, Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 10(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the game state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table).

In each big hit determination table, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the big hit and loss, which are the results of the big hit determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 judges whether it is a big win or a loss by judging the acquired special symbol random number according to the big win judgment table. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the jackpot.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is used to determine the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) according to a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. Judgment. Each type of the jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot composed of the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table includes the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that caused the jackpot symbol type determination). is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12) where the is performed. That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot patterns, and in each jackpot pattern type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot pattern type random number (jackpot pattern type random number) is distributed to the jackpot pattern type that is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution rate of the jackpot design type by the jackpot design type determination for the special diagram 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot design A and 50% for the jackpot design B, and for the special diagram 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern C to make the distribution rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment, when the result of the big hit judgment is a loss, according to the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. Judgment.

The reach determination table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table has a reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state. It should be noted that the ready-to-reach determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether there is a reach or not (whether or not to generate a reach) by determining the acquired random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" differs between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of being determined to have reach as appropriate. Below, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is called "loss with reach", and "no reach (not generate reach)". This is sometimes called "no reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the effect flow of the special figure variation effect (contents of effect). Identification information to be included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, as a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning that causes the special figure variation pattern determination was performed (first start port 11/second start port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state, and the special figure used in the time saving state There is a 1 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a reach loss, and a reach no loss. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the special figure variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for . In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

Then, variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81. Then, in the variable display of the special figure, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special figure lottery), the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is executed subsequently. be.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern is associated with the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be called by a name associated with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the big hit is called "jackpot fluctuation". And, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". And, the special figure fluctuation pattern that the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP loss variation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure variation pattern that is used is called "L loss variation", and in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern where the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation" Say, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to reach no loss is referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal losing fluctuations (normal A losing fluctuation, normal B losing fluctuation, normal C losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times. Moreover, when generically referring to the SP big hit and the SP loss variation, it is called SP variation or SP reach variation.

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination according to a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, when winning a start opening). For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting prize. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first starting gate 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start gate 12. And there is. Since the first starting port 11 is a starting port that triggers the special figure 1 lottery, the first look-ahead determination table can also be called a special figure 1 look-ahead determination table. In addition, since the second starting port 12 is a starting port that triggers the special figure 2 lottery, the second look-ahead determination table can also be referred to as a special figure 2 look-ahead determination table. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of starter opening (first starter opening 11/second starter opening 12).

In addition, the look-ahead determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (non-time-saving lookahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving lookahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. and a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)". The special game may refer to the entire jackpot game from OP to ED, or may refer to only the round game.

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). there is The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores a jackpot game component for each jackpot game (for example, each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 second. , is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 has not elapsed. end the round game.

Incidentally, the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that is won is the jackpot pattern A (see FIG. 10(B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that is won is the jackpot pattern. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the jackpot game C is executed when the type of the jackpot symbol that is won is the jackpot symbol C.

In addition, the number of times and time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, it is possible to perform the jackpot game using both the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration that does not include the big winning opening that is not used. may be Also, the number of types of executable jackpot games may be plural or may be one.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". Further, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”, and the closed state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V closed”.

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)) for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is started. Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, in combination with the constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening/closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big win game, the game ball is placed in the specific area in the big win game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operation mode is shown in the explanation of "Characteristics of pachinko game machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that this operation mode is adopted in pachinko game machine PY1.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are opened in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The operating jackpot is called "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) that makes it impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. The big win is called "V-short big win".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. Pachinko machine PY1, as shown in FIG. It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" may be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "low-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the "high-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high-probability state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal-probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning a jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing a game ball through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. It is assumed that whether the trigger for switching to the high-probability state is the V passage or the type of the jackpot symbol is determined in advance according to the game characteristics to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning of the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-working time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 9(A)). Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time-saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, a time saving state can be set. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of big win determinations without winning the big win, or by winning the next big win.

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, three points of the game related to the general pattern are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state may not be one in which the special figure variation pattern with the short special figure variation time is more likely to be selected than the one in the non-time saving state.

In addition, the game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". It should be noted that, in the "jackpot game state", the normal drawing lottery (hit judgment on the normal drawing) is performed, but the special drawing lottery (jackpot judgment) is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. be. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above. Also, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "n-th game state" (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1).

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22. FIG.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 16(A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from speaker 52, brightness setting of display section 50a, frequency setting of effects to be executed, and the like.

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front stage effect mode, the probability variable background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the variable probability latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when the special figure variation performance is performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating that it is a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image representing the sky (background image for time-saving G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the time reduction production mode includes a time reduction front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time reduction rear stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation production. In the time saving front stage production mode, the background image G106 for time saving is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening production is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize number image G112 is displayed.

It should be noted that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of the production pattern, various functions such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41 It is possible to perform other productions using a production device. In this case, other effects can be continued even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed.

In addition, in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and ready-to-win is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal variation. The N reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the big win determination may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, with respect to the stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting a loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "non-reach loose stitches", and the scattered stitches when the reach is established. They are called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loose eyes". How to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach loose stitches (for example, "2, 3, 1" and "5, 8, 6", etc.), and The performance control microcomputer 121 selects how the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are combined (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). Also, how to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) suggesting a big win (for example, "2.2.2" or "7.7.7"). is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands tall) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stop mode suggesting a big win. (So-called double eyes) stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each ready-to-win are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation) will be described in detail. The degree of jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of jackpot determination is "losing", and 100% when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot", and the execution probability of SP reach is set to jackpot determination. 4% if the result of the judgment is "losing", and 100% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". It is possible to In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 30%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the big hit determination is "losing", and 20% when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", It is possible to set the SP reach A jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach B jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the judgment of the big win, it is possible to set the expected degree of the big win.

4-2-5. L reach Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the lottery result of the special lottery was a "jackpot" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect for making the player expect a big win. function as In addition, the execution time of the ready-to-win effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the ready-to-win effect of the SP ready-to-win (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of the L reach, for example, a shorter moving image than the reach effect of the SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the ready-to-win effect of the L-to-win can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the ready-to-reach production of SP reach is executed expansively after the ready-to-reach production of L reach.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the number of special figures 1 pending or the number of special figures 2 pending, each A pending icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the same icon TA as the pending icon HA (also referred to as the pending icon TA) in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. An icon different from the pending icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

It should be noted that the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the pending icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or a configuration in which both are not provided.

4-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The pending effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pending effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting hole 11 during the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the pending icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. The player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is a effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (normal button 40, special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as an advance notice effect. The movable body performance is a performance for operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation. Also, the movable device to be operated in the movable body presentation can be changed as appropriate. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called fake effect. The movable body production is also called a movable body driving production.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (operation valid period) during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, shown in FIG. As shown, an effect (operation promoting effect) for prompting the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and the remaining time of the operation valid period. (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to pressing of the special button 41 during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation prompting effect for prompting the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 and the normal button 40 is also called an operation instruction effect. In the operation prompting effect to prompt the operation of the normal button 40, an image simulating the normal button 40 (special button image), an image representing the operation mode of the normal button 40, and an operation prompting image including an image representing the operation effective period are displayed. It is displayed in section 50a.

4-4-3. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. Thus, the look-ahead effect in which the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is called a pending change effect. Further, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as pending display. In this embodiment, as the pending display, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed, but the configuration may be such that only the pending icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing of performing the suspension display of the special mode in the suspension change effect may be the time of the start winning that triggers the suspension display, or the shift display of the suspension display (the display area of the suspension icon HA It may be changed), or it may be during execution of the special figure variation corresponding to the pending display (when displayed as the icon TA). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of pending display.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the pending icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. As the look-ahead effect other than the pending change effect, for example, there is a so-called continuous notice.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, buffers, and the like appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104 .

[1. Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least some of the random numbers may be so-called hardware random numbers generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various types of normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and plays the game as the lower tray full data. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main-side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs sensor detection process (S104), then performs normal operation process (S105), and further performs special operation process (S106). conduct. Sensor detection processing, normal operation processing, and special operation processing will be described later.

After the special action process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107). It should be noted that the sorting device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation from power-on.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S108), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball into each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 23), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor process, the gate sensor process, the second starting opening sensor process, the first starting opening sensor process, the first big winning opening sensor process, the second big winning opening sensor process, the specific area Sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Also, according to the result of the processing, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the obtained Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the first prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetching determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor 14a. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 15a. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Also, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol standby process, normal symbol variation process, normal symbol determination process, and auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 . In addition, based on the current gaming state, normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, to generate a normal pattern fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the normal pattern display device 82 is caused to start variable display of the normal pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the normal pattern. In the normal pattern variation process, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result in response to the lapse of the normal pattern variation time after the start of the variable display of the normal pattern being executed. Then, it generates a general pattern fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal design determination process, after a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the normal pattern being executed, the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. Determine whether or not there is If the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

Auxiliary game control processing is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Moreover, according to the result of the said process, the command for auxiliary game control is produced|generated.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special action process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol confirmation process, a big hit game control process, and a game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, based on the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, along with performing the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 reservation storage unit Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is performed. .

In the special figure 2 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state , Big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed to determine the type of the jackpot pattern using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special-figure 2 related random numbers and the special-figure 2 jackpot pattern type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, the symbol specifying command may include information indicating the type of the missing symbol.

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision processing is the processing which is done after special figure 2 decision processing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern determination table, determine the special figure 2 variation pattern. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is loss, reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. In addition, the determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. And to generate a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the jackpot pattern type determination, information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 indicator 81b is caused to start variable display of the special figure 2.

Special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 2 determination processing and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 2 reservation storage unit 105b. In this way, the Toku-zu 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were obtained. Then, generate a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the special figure 2 reservation number after the processing.

In the special figure 1 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state , Big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed to determine the type of the jackpot pattern using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special-figure 1 related random numbers and the special-figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, the symbol specifying command may include information indicating the type of the missing symbol.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern determination table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is loss, reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 1, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the jackpot pattern type determination, information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 indicator 81a is caused to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

Special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 relationship random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 relationship random number of the first area is special. Clear from the FIG. 1 reservation storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing is generated.

It should be noted that if there are both the special figure 2 pending number and the special figure 1 pending number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are in parallel This is no longer done. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is a special figure 1 suspension when there is a special figure 2 suspension. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in order of winning, or may be configured to be performed at the same time.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of special symbols. In the special symbol variation processing, when the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol indicator 81 is caused to end the variable display of the special symbol and stop displaying the special symbol according to the result of the big hit determination. If the result of the big win determination is a big win, the big win pattern indicating the big win is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big win determination is a loss, the losing pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. And, to generate a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, it generates a high-probability end command indicating transition to the normal-probability state. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost pattern and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. And the time saving end command which shows transition to non-time saving state is produced|generated. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a losing pattern and the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 are "0", the pachinko machine PY1 is waiting for a customer indicating that it is in a standby state. Generate commands.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played according to the jackpot game control table. After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, it generates a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state. In addition, when changing from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is set when the jackpot game state ends. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the time saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. And the time saving setting command which shows the setting of a time saving state is produced|generated.

The command generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, movable body production, operation production, look-ahead production, other advance notice production, jackpot game production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) are realized. .

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, the operation of the player's operable operation units such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a is detected, and depending on the detection result, a command is set or production data is created. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the data for effects created in the input process, the later-described effect data creation process, etc., the movable bodies such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body effect. drive data is output. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In effect timer update processing, the timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. For example, in the performance timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is a special figure variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command is received, as the fluctuation start command reception processing, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command , selects the performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation performance, sets the information of the sub-variation pattern, and sets the variation performance start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern to the output buffer. For example, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is SP variation (SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, start variation production corresponding to the sub variation pattern Put the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed, corresponding to the selected sub-variation pattern A special figure variation production is realized. The flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called advance notice effect associated with the change.

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below. One of the features of the pachinko game machine PY1 is the movable body presentation using the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k.

First, the jackpot game executable by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" or "jackpot pattern" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the first start port 11). Any of the symbols 2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 2" at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the second start port 12), either "jackpot symbol 3" or "jackpot symbol 4" It is possible to determine whether More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 3" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 4" at a rate of 40%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, in the "jackpot game 1" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 1" is determined, and the "jackpot game 2" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 2" is determined, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big prize opening 14 is opened over a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first opening is opened over a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The big prize opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning hole 14 is extremely short, and in reality, winning to the first big winning hole 14 cannot be expected. In other words, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16 times, the substantial number of round games is 8 times.

In addition, in the "jackpot game 3" executed when the "jackpot pattern 3" is determined and the "jackpot game 4" executed when the "jackpot pattern 4" is determined, the round game is played 16 times. done. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first big prize winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In other words, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the substantial number of round games are 16 times.

Therefore, "jackpot game 3" and "jackpot game 4" with a substantial number of round games of 16 are "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" with a substantial number of round games of 8 times. It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game, and the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 3" or "jackpot game 4" is executed is the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" is executed. It can be said that this is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state.

Next, game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 changes the game state after the jackpot game, even when any jackpot game of "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3" and "jackpot game 4" is executed. Set to the time saving state (high base state). Further, when either the "jackpot game 1" or the "jackpot game 3" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while the "jackpot game 2" or the "jackpot game 2" is set. When any one of the jackpot games of the game 4' is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3", control to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and short time state), and after "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4", Control to low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

In this embodiment, the "high-probability high-base game state" can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches 100 times (predetermined upper limit number of times of execution).

Therefore, the "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" in which the high probability state is set after that is more advantageous to the player than the "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4" in which the high probability state is not set after that. It can be said that it is a jackpot game. Also, the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" is executed is a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4" is executed. I can say

It should be noted that the jackpot game state can be said to be a game state more advantageous than the normal game state regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. Also, the "high-probability high-base game state", which is one of the high-probability states, can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base game state", which is one of the normal-probability states. In this specification, a game state that is advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous game state or a special game state.

Next, the variation pattern determination of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 in the non-time saving state.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when it is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the reach determination result, and the special figure variation pattern random number Based on, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination, the special pattern is displayed in both the "jackpot pattern 1" and the "jackpot pattern 2". Any one of "THP001" to "THP005" can be determined as one variation pattern. Whether to determine which special figure 1 variation pattern is distributed by the special figure variation pattern random number. Distribution ratios are as shown in FIG. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate (selection rate) of the special figure variation pattern within a range that does not interfere with the game. This is the same for special figure variation patterns other than "THP001" to "THP005".

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, when it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and when the result of the reach determination is "with reach", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, "THP011" to "THP015" It is possible to determine either

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, when it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and when the result of the reach determination is "no reach", as the special figure 1 variation pattern, "THP021", "THP022" , "THP023" can be determined. Which of these three types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. If the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, the special figure variation pattern with a relatively long special figure variation time is easily determined, and if the special figure 1 reservation number is 3 to 4, the special figure variation Toku-zu fluctuation pattern with relatively short time is easily determined.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP001" is a joint battle battle jackpot variation in which a joint battle reach (a type of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP011" is a joint battle battle in which a joint battle reach is performed. This is a false change. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP002" is a single battle jackpot variation in which a single battle reach (a type of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP012" is a single battle loss in which a single battle reach is performed. Fluctuations.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP003" is a heroine story jackpot variation in which heroine story reach (a type of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP013" is a heroine story loss in which heroine story reach is performed. Fluctuations. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern “THP004” is a kids story jackpot variation in which kids story reach (a type of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern “THP014” is a kids story loss in which kids story reach is performed. Fluctuations.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP005" is an N jackpot variation in which the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reach but the SP reach is not performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP015" is the production pattern EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are reach, but SP reach is not performed.

Co-op Battle Reach, Single Battle Reach, Heroine Story Reach, and Kids Story Reach are all executed after N Reach is developed. The development effect is a movable body effect that moves the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k. The development effect (movable body effect) will be described in detail later. It should be noted that N-reach is performed through normal variation.

Kids Story Reach is a production that displays a kids story about a main character and a kids character, and finally branches to a success production that leads to a good ending or a failure production that does not lead to a good ending (see FIG. 30). Heroine Story Reach displays the heroine story related to the main character and the heroine, and is a presentation that ultimately branches to a success presentation that leads to a good ending or a failure presentation that does not lead to a good ending (see FIG. 31). .

In addition, a solo battle reach (an example of a “first production”) is a victory production (an example of a successful production) in which the main character battles alone (single horse) against an enemy character, and in the end the main character wins. Alternatively, it is an effect branching to a defeat effect (an example of a failure effect) in which the main character is defeated (see FIG. 32). In addition, the joint battle battle reach (an example of the "second production") is a victory production (success production) in which the main character and his allied characters cooperate to challenge a battle against the enemy character, and in the end the main character wins. an example), or an effect branching to a defeat effect (an example of a failure effect) in which the main character is defeated (see FIG. 33).

In any of the ready-to-win productions (co-op battle ready-to-win, single battle ready-to-win, heroine story-to-win, kids story ready-to-win), a successful production is a production that suggests winning a jackpot, and a failure production is an production that suggests losing. These battle reach (joint fight battle reach, single battle reach) and story reach (heroine story reach, kids story reach) will be described in detail later.

In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP021" shown in FIG. , ``Normal B Loss Variation'' in which the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 do not become ready-to-win, and the production ends in 7 seconds. It is a "normal C loss variation" in which the effect ends in 4 seconds. Note that reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols is displayed in a variable manner. It is a state (for example, "7↓7" state) that is a combination of performance symbols indicating that the game state will be advantageous to the player (for example, that the game state will be a jackpot game state).

Next, among the main productions that make up the special fluctuation production in the special fluctuation pattern described above (normal fluctuation, N reach, kids story reach, heroine story reach, single battle reach, joint battle battle reach, development production), kids We will explain in detail about story reach, heroine story reach, single battle reach, joint fight battle reach, and development production. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure fluctuation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. Effects, sound effects using the speaker 52, movable body effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like can be executed.

<Kids Story Reach>
Kids Story Reach is a reach production that presents a story about a kid's character appearing in a work that is the motif of this pachinko machine PY1. Kids' Story Reach has win-lose branching, and branches into a success effect in which the story ends with a good ending, or a failure effect in which the story ends with a bad end (see FIG. 30). The success effect in Kids' Story Reach functions as a effect suggesting to the player that he/she has won a jackpot. The failure effect in Kids Story Reach functions as a effect suggesting to the player that he/she has not won the jackpot.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, in Kids Story Reach, first, images showing the main characters and kids characters appearing in the Kids Story are displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 30(A)). The effect shown in FIG. 30(A) functions as a effect suggesting the start of Kids Story Reach. Then, an image along the kids' story is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 30(B)). Kids Story Reach of this form is a story in which a main character helps a kid character in trouble.

If Kids Story Reach is executed based on the Kids Story jackpot variation (special figure variation pattern "THP004", see FIG. 29), it suggests that the jackpot has been won after the production of FIG. 30(B). As a success effect (winning effect), a success image (including an image of the kid character being happy and a success background image G80) showing that the kids characters are happy being helped by the main character is displayed on the display unit 50a. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" suggesting a big win (FIG. 30(C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the "double eyes" (FIG. 30). (D)). Note that the success image shown in FIG. 30C is an image representing a story in which the main character helps the kid character.

On the other hand, if the kids story reach is executed based on the kids story losing variation (special figure variation pattern "THP014", see FIG. 29), a failure suggesting losing after the production of FIG. 30 (B) As an effect (failure effect), a failure image (including an image of a crying kid character and a failure background image G81) showing that the kids character is crying is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ2 are displayed. , and EZ3 are displayed as a temporary stop at "Reach Loss" suggesting a loss (FIG. 30(E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 30). (F)). Note that the failure image shown in FIG. 30(E) is an image representing a story in which the main character could not help the kid character.

In addition, the temporary stop display means that the variation speed of the production pattern is "0", but it changes such as shaking at the position where the production pattern is displayed, and the expansion and contraction are repeated, and it is completely stopped. Say no state. On the other hand, the fixed stop display (definite stop display) and the final stop display (final stop display) refer to a state in which the performance symbols are completely stopped. The term "stop display" may refer to temporary stop display or fixed stop display.

<Heroine Story Reach>
Heroine Story Reach is a reach production that shows a story about a heroine that appears in a work that is the motif of this pachinko machine PY1. The heroine story reach has a hit-lose branch, and branches into a success effect in which the story ends with a good ending, or a failure effect in which the story ends with a bad end (see FIG. 31). The success effect in the heroine story reach functions as a effect suggesting to the player that he/she has won the jackpot. The failure effect in heroine story reach functions as a effect suggesting to the player that he/she has not won the jackpot.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, in Heroine Story Reach, first, an image showing the hero character and the heroine appearing in the heroine story is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 31(A)). The effect shown in FIG. 31(A) functions as a effect suggesting the start of heroine story reach. Then, an image along the heroine story is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 31(B)). The heroine story reach of this form is a heroine story in which the main character searches for a heroine.

If the heroine story reach is performed based on the heroine story jackpot variation (special figure variation pattern “THP003”, see FIG. 29), it suggests that the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. 31(B). As a success effect (winning effect), a success image showing that the heroine is happy (including an image of the heroine being happy and a success background image G80) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" suggesting a big win (FIG. 31(C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the "double eyes" (FIG. 31). (D)). Note that the success image shown in FIG. 31C is an image representing a story in which the main character and the heroine meet.

On the other hand, if the heroine story reach is executed based on the heroine story losing variation (special figure variation pattern “THP013”, see FIG. 29), a failure suggesting losing after the production of FIG. 31(B). As a production (failure production), a failure image (including an image of a sad heroine and a failure background image G81) showing that the heroine is sad is displayed on the display unit 50a, and production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. is displayed as a temporary stop with "Reach Loss" suggesting a loss (FIG. 31(E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 31). (F)). Note that the failure image shown in FIG. 31(E) is an image representing a story in which the main character cannot meet the heroine.

<Single Battle Reach>
The single battle reach is a reach effect in which the main character alone battles with the enemy character. Single Battle Reach has win-lose branches, branching into a success presentation (victory presentation) in which the main character wins over the enemy character, or a failure presentation (defeat presentation) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (see FIG. 32). . The success effect functions as a effect suggesting to the player that he or she has won a jackpot. The failure effect functions as an effect suggesting that the player has not won the jackpot.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, in single battle ready-to-win, first, an image or the like indicating that the main character and the enemy character will battle each other is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 32(A)). . An image showing that the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and an image showing that the main character is attacking the enemy character is displayed before the win-lose branch. is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 32(B)).

If it is a single battle reach executed based on the single battle jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP002", see FIG. 29), it suggests that the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. 32 (B). As a success effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image in which the main character is happy and a background image G80 for success) showing that the main character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, along with a production pattern. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating that the jackpot has been won (FIG. 32(C)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the "double eyes" (FIG. 32). (D)).

On the other hand, if it is a single battle reach executed based on a single battle losing variation (special figure variation pattern "THP012", see FIG. 29), a failure to suggest that it is a losing after the production of FIG. 32 (B) As a production (losing production), a defeat image (including an image in which the main character is sad and a background image for failure G81) showing that the main character has been defeated by the counter of the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a. , production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-lose" suggesting a loss (FIG. 32(E)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 32). (F)).

<Joint Battle Reach>
Co-fighting battle reach is a reach effect in which the main character cooperates with an ally character to battle an enemy character. Co-fight Battle Reach has win-lose branching, branching into a success presentation (victory presentation) in which the main character wins over the enemy character, or a failure presentation (defeat presentation) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (see FIG. 33). . The success effect functions as a effect suggesting to the player that he or she has won a jackpot. The failure effect functions as an effect suggesting that the player has not won the jackpot.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, in the joint battle reach, an image indicating that the main character and the enemy character will fight is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown). As shown in A), an image is displayed on the display section 50a indicating that an ally character who is a companion of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement. After that, an image in which the main character and the ally character cooperate to battle the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (not shown), and furthermore, the main character and the ally character both attack the enemy character. The image is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 33(B)).

If it is a joint battle battle reach performed based on the joint battle battle jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP001", see FIG. 29), it suggests that the jackpot has been won after the production of FIG. 33 (B). As a success effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image in which the main character is happy and a background image G80 for success) showing that the main character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, along with a production pattern. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating that a big win has been won (FIG. 33(C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "double eyes" (FIG. 33). (D)).

On the other hand, if it is a joint battle battle reach executed based on the joint battle battle loss fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP011", see FIG. 29), a failure suggesting that it is a loss after the production of FIG. 33 (B) As a production (losing production), a defeat image (including an image in which the main character is sad and a background image for failure G81) showing that the main character has been defeated by the counter of the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a. , production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-lose" suggesting a loss (FIG. 33(E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 33). (F)).

In this form, as shown in FIG. 29, the execution probability of each SP reach when the jackpot is won (in the case of a jackpot change) is: united battle reach>single battle reach>heroine story reach>kids story reach. relationship. On the other hand, the execution probability of each SP reach in the case of a loss (in the case of a change in loss) has a relationship of kids story reach>heroine story reach>single battle reach>joint fight battle reach. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for the jackpot of each SP reach has a relationship of joint battle reach>single battle reach>heroine story reach>kids story reach. In particular, since the joint battle battle reach is almost never executed in the case of a loss, it is a reach production with extremely high expectations for a big hit. In addition, it is configured to perform an operation effect to operate the operation unit (normal button 40 and special button 41) in the win-loss branch in various SP reach (joint battle reach, single battle reach, heroine story reach, kids story reach). may

<Development production (movable body production)>
Next, the development effect (movable object effect) will be described. In this form, before the joint fighting battle reach, the single battle reach, the heroine story reach, or the kids story reach are executed, the development production is executed ("Special figure fluctuation production (See the column for “Direction flow”). There are various production patterns in this development production. Specifically, the pachinko game machine PY1 carries out, as a development effect, a movable body effect (hereinafter also referred to as a "single movable body effect") in which only the on-board movable body 55k (corresponding to the first movable body) is operated. In other cases, a movable body effect (hereinafter also referred to as "complex movable body effect") is performed in which the on-board movable body 55k is operated and the lower-board movable body 56k (corresponding to the second movable body) is operated. The operation patterns of the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation include a one-sided falling pattern (single-falling mode), an upper stage both-falling pattern (upper stage both-falling mode), and a lower stage both-falling pattern (lower stage both-falling mode). ). On the other hand, the operation pattern of the underboard movable body 56k has only a rising pattern (rise mode). The structures and operation patterns of the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k will be described in detail below. Various operation patterns described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth mode" or "nth pattern" (n is an integer equal to or greater than 1).

First, the structures of the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k will be described. As shown in FIG. 34(A), both the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k have a substantially rectangular shape in which the length in the horizontal direction is longer than the length in the vertical direction when viewed from the front (details is a substantially rectangular shape with a ratio of "length: width" of about "1:3"), and a thin plate-like member with a thickness of about 2 to 3 cm in the front-rear direction. The on-board movable body 55k is a structure that expresses the upper side of the face of the main character (the main character who appears in the work that is the motif of the pachinko machine PY1), and the lower-board movable body 56k is the main character's face. It is a structure that expresses the lower part of the face. That is, on the front surface of the board movable body 55k, the upper side of the main character's face is modeled (mainly "eyes" are designed), and on the front surface of the board movable body 56k, the face of the main character is modeled. The underside of the is modeled (mainly "mouth" and "nose" are designed).

Next, operation patterns of the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k will be described. The on-board movable body 55k can be displaced from the standby state (standby position) shown in FIG. 34(A) to the one-sided drop state (first upper rendering position) shown in FIG. 34(B). An operation pattern that shifts from the standby state to the one-sided failure state is called a one-sided failure pattern. The one-sided drop state is a state in which the board movable body 55k in the standby state rotates about 45 degrees clockwise about the rotating shaft 55j at the left end, so that the right end is positioned lower than the left end. be. That is, the one-sided drop state is a state in which the on-board movable body 55k is tilted downward to the right. The operation (movement) of the on-board movable body 55k in the one-sided drop pattern may be an operation in which the on-board movable body 55k descends by several centimeters while maintaining its posture, and then rotates so as to tilt downward to the right. .

Also, the on-board movable body 55k can be displaced from the standby state (standby position) shown in FIG. . An operation pattern that shifts from the standby state to the upper stage both falling state is referred to as an upper stage both falling pattern. The upper stage both falling state is a state in which the on-board movable body 55k in the standby state descends (drops) to such an extent that it overlaps with the upper portion of the display section 50a while maintaining its posture. The amount of movement of the board movable body 55k in the upper double drop pattern is larger than the movement amount of the board movable body 55k in the one-sided drop pattern. In addition, the area where the board movable body 55k in the upper stage both-dropped state overlaps the display unit 50a in front is larger than the area where the board movable body 55k in the one-sided drop state overlaps the display unit 50a in front.

Also, the on-board movable body 55k can be displaced from the standby state (standby position) shown in FIG. An operation pattern that shifts from the standby state to the lower stage both falling state is referred to as a lower stage both falling pattern. The lower stage both falling state is a state in which the on-board movable body 55k in the standby state descends (drops) to such an extent that it overlaps with the lower portion of the display section 50a while maintaining its attitude. More specifically, the lower-stage both-down state is a state in which the on-board movable body 55k is lowered to such an extent that the lower end of the on-board movable body 55k contacts the upper end of the lower-board movable body 56k at the standby position. In this embodiment, when the on-board movable body 55k moves in the lower-stage both-dropping pattern, the lower-board movable body 56k is positioned at the standby position and does not move. The amount of movement of the board movable body 55k in the lower double drop pattern is larger than the movement amount of the board movable body 55k in the single drop pattern and the upper double drop pattern.

By such movement of the on-board movable body 55k, as shown in FIG. ) is formed. That is, by moving the on-board movable body 55k to the lower performance position, the on-board movable body 55k expressing the upper side of the main character's face and the lower-board movable body 56k expressing the lower side of the main character's face are displayed. are approaching almost without any gap, and when the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k are seen together, it looks like the face of the main character. Such a movable body effect (that is, a single movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves in the lower-stage both-dropping pattern, and the lower-board movable body 56k remains at the standby position and does not move) is also referred to as a lower union effect. .

In this way, the plate-top movable body 55k can operate (move) in a one-sided drop pattern, move (move) in an upper double drop pattern, and operate (move) in a lower double drop pattern. It's becoming It should be noted that a mechanism for operating the on-board movable body 55k in the single drop pattern, the upper double drop pattern, and the lower double drop pattern can appropriately adopt a known mechanism, so the description thereof will be omitted. .

On the other hand, the under-board movable body 56k can be displaced from the standby state (standby position) shown in FIG. 37(A) to the elevated state (raised effect position) shown in FIG. An operation pattern that changes from the standby state to the rising state is called a rising pattern. The raised state is a state in which the underboard movable body 56k in the standby state rises to such an extent that it overlaps with the lower portion of the display section 50a while maintaining its posture. As for the mechanism for operating the underboard movable body 56k in the ascending pattern, a known mechanism can be appropriately adopted, so the description thereof will be omitted.

The operation (movement) of the lower-board movable body 56k in the rising pattern is executed according to the movement of the upper-board movable body 55k. In particular, in this embodiment, the operation (movement) of the lower board movable body 56k in the rising pattern is executed in accordance with the movement in the upper stage double drop pattern of the onboard movable body 55k, and the onboard movable body 55k moves in the one drop pattern and the one drop pattern. It is not executed when moving in the lower double drop pattern. In other words, in this embodiment, the under-board movable body 56k is always lifted together with the movement of the on-board movable body 55k in the upper-step double-falling pattern. In addition, when the lower board movable body 56k is not raised in the movable body presentation, the upper board movable body 55k may be moved in a single drop pattern (FIG. 34), or may be moved in an upper double drop pattern. (FIG. 35), and there is a case where the movement is made in the bottom row double drop pattern (FIG. 36).

By such movement of the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k, as shown in FIG. face (predetermined design, specific motif) is formed. That is, the on-board movable body 55k moves to the second upper effect position overlapping the upper portion of the display section 50a in the front-rear direction, and the lower-board movable body 56k moves to the raised effect position overlapping the lower portion of the display section 50a in the front-rear direction. By moving, the on-board movable body 55k expressing the upper side of the face of the main character and the lower-board movable body 56k expressing the lower side of the face of the main character approach each other with almost no gap, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are brought closer to each other. When viewed together with the lower movable body 56k, it looks like the face of the main character. Such a movable body effect (that is, a composite movable body effect in which the lower board movable body 56k rises in accordance with the movement of the on-board movable body 55k in the upper stage both drop pattern) is also referred to as a central union effect.

The position where the main character's face (the center of the face) is formed in the central combination effect (FIG. 37B) is the position where the main character's face (the center of the face) is formed in the lower combination effect (FIG. 36B). It is closer to the central portion of the display section 50a (the central portion in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction) than the position where the display portion 50a is located. Therefore, for the player who is playing while watching various effects displayed on the display unit 50a, the central combination effect (corresponding to the specific movable body effect) is equivalent to the lower combine effect (corresponding to the non-specific movable body effect). In comparison, it can be said that it is an effect that makes it easier to notice that the main character's face has been formed. Also, in the center combination effect, both the board top movable body 55k and the board bottom movable body 56k move, whereas in the bottom combination effect, only the board top movable body 55k moves. Therefore, in the center union effect, the player tends to focus on both the board movable body 55k and the bottom board movable body 56k, and in the downward union effect, the player tends to focus only on the board movable body 55k. From this, it can be said that the player can easily notice the formation of the main character's face in the center combination effect compared to the lower combination effect. It can be said that it is a production that makes it difficult to notice the formation of the face.

As described above, the pachinko game machine PY1 has an effect of moving only the on-board movable body 55k in a one-sided pattern as a movable body effect when developing from N reach to SP reach (one-sided effect, FIG. 34 (A ) (B)), an effect in which only the on-board movable body 55k is moved in the upper stage both-falling pattern (upper stage both-falling effect, see FIGS. 35A and 35B), and only the on-board movable body 55k is moved to the lower stage. Effect of moving in a drop pattern (lower united effect, see FIGS. 36A and 36B), and effect of moving the upper board movable body 55k in the upper stage both falling pattern and raising the lower board movable body 56k (center coalesced effect , see FIGS. 37A and 37B). The movable body effect of operating (moving) the on-board movable body 55k is also referred to as "first movement effect", and the movable body effect of operating (moving) the lower-board movable body 56k is also referred to as "second movement effect". In addition, the upper stage double drop effect and the one drop effect are examples of "another movable body effect".

Next, processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 regarding execution of the development effect (movable body effect) will be described. In addition, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs a process at the time of a fluctuation start command reception, when it determines with receiving the special figure fluctuation start command in a reception command analysis process (S4201). In this fluctuation start command reception processing, first, a fluctuation performance pattern selection process is performed, and then a notice performance selection process is performed. In the fluctuation production pattern selection process, the production pattern (sub fluctuation pattern) of the fluctuation production is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command. And in the notice effect selection process, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command, the notice effect (including the movable body effect) performed along with the variation effect is selected. Information on the advance notice effect selected in the advance notice effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 and transmitted to the image control board 140 in the advance notice effect start command. The image control board 140 that has received the notice effect start command displays the designated notice effect image on the display section 50a. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the production means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the advance notice production based on the information of the advance notice production stored in the production RAM 124. Control accordingly.

The execution lottery for the development effect (movable body effect) is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives from the game control microcomputer 101 Toku-zu fluctuation pattern indicated by the Toku-zu 1 fluctuation start command is "co-op battle jackpot fluctuation (THP001)", or In the case of "Co-op Battle Loss Fluctuation (THP011)", select the "upper stage double drop pattern" as the action pattern of the board movable body 55k at a rate of 100%, and select the "single drop pattern" and "lower row drop pattern". No choice. Also, as the operation pattern of the underboard movable body 56k, the "rising pattern" is selected at a rate of 100%, and the "no operation" is never selected. That is, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the center combination production (see FIG. 37) as the development production (movable body production) when the special figure fluctuation pattern is the SP fluctuation in which the "co-op battle reach" is performed.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "single battle jackpot variation (THP002)", or "single battle losing variation (THP012)", select 100% of the ``lower row both falling pattern'' as the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k, and never select the ``single falling pattern'' and the ``upper row falling both pattern''. . Further, as the motion pattern of the underboard movable body 56k, "no motion" is selected at a rate of 100%, and the "rising pattern" is never selected. That is, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the downward combination production (see FIG. 36) as the development production (movable body production) when the special figure fluctuation pattern is the SP fluctuation in which the "single battle reach" is performed.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives from the game control microcomputer 101 If the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command is "heroine story big hit variation (THP003)", or "heroine story losing variation (THP013)", select 100% of the ``upper row both falling pattern'' as the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k, and never select the ``single-sided pattern'' and the ``lower row both falling pattern''. . Further, as the motion pattern of the underboard movable body 56k, "no motion" is selected at a rate of 100%, and the "rising pattern" is never selected. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the upper stage double drop effect (see FIG. 35) as the development effect (movable body effect) when the special figure variation pattern is the SP variation that performs the "heroine story reach".

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives from the game control microcomputer 101 If the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command is "kids story big hit variation (THP004)", or "kids story losing variation (THP014)", select the "single drop pattern" as the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k at a rate of 100%, and never select the "upper stage both drop pattern" and "lower stage both drop pattern". . Further, as the motion pattern of the underboard movable body 56k, "no motion" is selected at a rate of 100%, and the "rising pattern" is never selected. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the one-sided effect (see FIG. 34) as the development effect (movable body effect) when the special figure variation pattern is the SP variation that performs "Kids Story Reach".

In this way, in this form, when the "joint battle reach" with the highest expected jackpot among the four types of SP reach (joint battle reach, single battle reach, heroine story reach, kids story reach) is executed, As the development effect, a central coalescing effect is executed. In addition, when single battle ready-to-win, which has the second highest expectation for big win among the four types of SP ready-to-win, is executed, lower combination effect is executed as advanced effect. In addition, when the heroine story reach, which has the third highest expectation for a big hit among the four types of SP reach, is executed, the upper stage double drop effect is executed as a development effect. Further, when the kid's story reach with the lowest degree of expectation for a big win among the four types of SP reach is executed, a one-sided effect is executed as an advanced effect. Therefore, the relationship of the degree of expectation for a big hit suggested by each development effect is "central coalescence effect" > "lower coalescence effect" > "upper stage double drop effect" > "single drop effect". Therefore, the player will have a high interest in which movable body effect is to be executed as the development effect, and an improvement in the interest in the game can be expected.

In addition, in this form, the movable body production (center coalescence production, lower coalescence production) in which the main character's face (predetermined design) is formed is the movable body production in which the main character's face is not formed (upper stage both falling production, The expectation of a big hit is higher than the one-sided performance). The position where the main character's face (the center of the face) is formed is close to the center (the center in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction) of the display unit 50a, and the player can easily notice the formation of the main character's face. (Central united effect, see FIG. 37) has a higher expectation for a big hit than the movable body effect (lower united effect, see FIG. 36) in which the player is less likely to notice the formation of the main character's face. Therefore, in the movable body presentation, the player becomes interested in whether or not the face of the main character is formed and the position at which the face of the main character is formed, which can be expected to enhance the interest in the game. Also, even in the movable body effect in which only the on-board movable body 55k moves, the face of the main character may be formed. The enjoyment of noticing that is generated, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the face (predetermined design) of the main character is formed by moving the board top movable body 55k and the bottom board movable body 56k. In addition to the case (FIG. 37), there is a case where the face of the main character is formed by moving the on-board movable body 55k even if the lower-board movable body 56k does not move (FIG. 36). Therefore, the enjoyment of noticing that the face of the main character has been formed is created, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win changes depending on whether the face of the main character is formed by the movable body effect of the central coalescing effect or the lower coalescing effect (FIGS. 38 and 29). Therefore, interest in which movable body effect forms the face of the main character is heightened, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the proportion of execution of the joint battle reach with a high expectation of a big hit depends on whether the face of the main character is formed by the movable body effect of the central coalescing effect or the lower coalescing effect. changes (Fig. 38). Therefore, interest in which movable body effect forms the face of the main character is further heightened, and an improvement in the enjoyment of the game can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there is also a movable body effect (upper row double drop effect or single drop effect) in which the board movable body 55k related to the formation of the main character's face moves but the main character's face is not formed. may be executed. Therefore, the enjoyment of noticing that the main character's face has been formed is enhanced when the downward combination effect is executed, and an improvement in the enjoyment of the game can be expected. In other words, it is considered that it becomes difficult to notice that the face of the main character has been formed by the execution of the lower coalescing effect due to the execution of the upper double falling effect and the single falling effect. It is possible to improve the interest when one notices that the face is formed.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the face of the main character is formed (when the central coalescing effect or the lower coalescing effect is executed), when the face of the main character is not formed (both upper It can be expected that the player will enter a big winning game state (see FIGS. 38 and 29). Therefore, when the player realizes that the face of the main character has been formed, the expectation of a big win is heightened, and thus an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the player who is playing the game looking at the display unit 50a displaying the effect indicating whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state such as the variable effect is easy to see. When the face of the main character is formed at a position (the center of the display section 50a) that is easy to see, and when the face of the main character is formed at a position (below the display section 50a) that is difficult to see, a big win is expected. different degrees. Therefore, the enjoyment of noticing that the face of the main character is formed in various places is generated, and an improvement in the enjoyment of the game can be expected.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the on-board movable body 55k not only moves in one of the single drop pattern, the upper double drop pattern, or the lower double drop pattern (FIGS. 34, 35, and 36). ), the lower-board movable body 56k may move in response to the movement of the upper-board movable body 55k (FIG. 37).

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the second movement effect of moving the lower board movable body 56k is also executed according to the execution of the first movement effect of moving the on-board movable body 55k. 38, 29), the interest in the behavior of the underboard movable body 56k is heightened, and the amusement of the game can be further improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the lower board movable body 56k moves depending on the mode of movement of the board top movable body 55k in the first movement effect (single drop pattern, upper stage both drop pattern, lower stage both drop pattern). The degree of expectation of whether it will rise or not will change. Specifically, in this embodiment, the under-board movable body 56k may rise only when the on-board movable body 55k moves in the upper-step both-dropping pattern. Depending on whether or not the lower board movable body 56k rises with the movement of the onboard movable body 55k, that is, whether or not the center coalescing effect is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot game state changes. (FIGS. 38 and 29). Therefore, interest in which pattern the on-board movable body 55k moves is heightened, and the amusement of the game can be further improved.

9. MODIFIED EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

<Second form>
In the pachinko game machine of the second form, when executing the downward combination effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves in the lower-stage double-falling pattern, a predetermined effect image (lightning effect image G70 representing a lightning bolt shown in FIG. 39A, FIG. A flame effect image G71) representing a flame shown in 39(B) is displayed on the display section 50a. The main display area for displaying the lightning effect image G70 and the flame effect image G71 is the display portion 50a that does not overlap the board movable body 55k in the front-rear direction when the board movable body 55k is positioned at the lower side effect position. (upper display area 50x). In other words, the lightning effect image G70 and the flame effect image G71 are displayed in the upper display area 50x, which is well visible to the player, even when the lower combination effect is executed. The upper display area 50x has a display area that is more than half of the display section 50a. The upper display area 50x corresponds to a visual recognition area that can be visually recognized by the player. The area behind the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k is blocked by the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k and cannot be visually recognized by the player. Therefore, the visible area (area visible to the player) on the display section 50a when the lower combination effect (FIG. 39) is executed is the same as the visible area on the display section 50a when the central combination effect (FIG. 37) is executed. It can be said that it is larger than the area.

Whether the lightning effect image G70 or the flame effect image G71 is to be displayed is determined by a lottery when executing the downward combination effect. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine of the second form, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the execution lottery for the development effect based on the lottery table shown in FIG. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery for the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k and the operation pattern for the under-board movable body 56k (the on-board movable body in the lottery table shown in FIG. 40). column and under-board movable body column), when selecting the "lower united effect" (i.e., selecting "lower stage both falling pattern" as the motion pattern of the on-board movable body 55k, and When "no action" is selected), a lottery for effect images is further performed.

In the lottery of the effect image, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "single battle jackpot variation (THP002)", lightning The effect image G70 is selected at a rate of 70%, and the flame effect image G71 is selected at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "single battle loss variation (THP012)", the lightning effect image G70 is set at a rate of 30%. to select the flame effect image G71 at a rate of 70%.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, the lightning effect image G70 is more likely to be selected than the flame effect image G71 in the case of a big win variation, and the flame effect image G70 is more likely to be selected than the lightning effect image G70 in the case of a losing variation. The effect image G71 is likely to be selected. Therefore, the display of the lightning effect image G70 (FIG. 39A) functions as a display with a higher expectation for a big win than the display of the flame effect image G71 (FIG. 39B).

As described above, in the pachinko game machine of the second form, when executing the lower combination effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves to the lower effect position, the upper display area 50x which is well visible to the player in the display unit 50a is displayed. is used to display a predetermined effect image (lightning effect image G70 or flame effect image G71). The display of such effect images G70 and G71 suggests the degree of expectation for a big win. Therefore, when the lower combination effect is executed, attention is directed to the display content in the upper display area 50x, and it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the second form, there may be a case where the downward combination effect is executed, but no effect image is displayed. In this case, it is preferable that the degree of expectation for a big win is different between when no effect image is displayed and when an effect image is displayed.

In addition, in the pachinko machine of the second form, when executing the lower combination effect, the upper display area 50x displays a "suggestive image suggesting the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous gaming state" such as a lightning effect image G70 or a flame effect image G71. However, the upper display area 50x may be configured to display a "notification image for notifying whether or not an advantageous game state will occur". Examples of the "notification image for notifying whether or not an advantageous game state is reached" include a success effect and a failure effect in SP ready-to-win. In addition, there is a stop display with double eyes and a stop display with loose eyes (losing eyes) of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. In such a configuration, the execution timing of various movable body effects such as the downward union effect may be set to the timing before the hit-drop branch in the SP reach.

<Third form>
The pachinko game machine of the third mode includes, as movable bodies, a rotating body 59k (corresponding to a third movable body) in addition to the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k (Fig. 41(A) (see FIG. 41(B)), moving the board movable body 55k in the upper double drop pattern, moving the rotating body 59k (see FIG. 41B), or moving the board movable body 55k in the upper double drop pattern. It is possible to operate the rotating body 59k when executing the center uniting effect of moving and raising the lower board movable body 56k (see FIG. 42(B)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41(A), the pachinko game machine of the third form has a rotating body 59k behind the underboard movable body 56k. The underboard movable body 56k corresponds to the front movable body, and the rotating body 59k corresponds to the rear movable body. The rotator 59k is a thin plate-like member that is circular in front view, and the front side is designed with an emblem related to the work, which is the motif of the pachinko game machine. In other words, the rotating body 59k is a movable body for presentation imitating an emblem.

The rotator 59k can move between a standby position shown in FIG. 41(A) and an effect position shown in FIG. 41(B). In addition, the rotating body 59k can rotate in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction in this embodiment) about a rotating shaft 59j. The motion of moving the rotating body 59k from the standby position to the effect position is referred to as an upward motion, and the motion of rotating the rotating body 59k is referred to as a rotating motion. The rotating motion may be performed at the performance position (FIG. 41(B)) or may be performed at the standby position (FIG. 42(B)). That is, the rotating body 59k can perform the same rotating motion both when it is at the performance position and when it is at the standby position. As for the mechanism for causing the rotating body 59k to perform the lifting operation and the rotating operation, a known mechanism can be appropriately adopted, so the description thereof will be omitted. It is also assumed that the drive source for the rotor 59k is connected to the sub-control board 120. FIG.

The diameter of the rotating body 59k is smaller than the vertical length of the under-board movable body 56k. Therefore, when both the rotating body 59k and the under-board movable body 56k are at the standby position, the rotating body 59k is hidden behind the under-board movable body 56k and cannot be visually recognized by the player (see FIG. 41(A)). Either the rotating body 59k rises to the production position while the under-board movable body 56k remains at the standby position (FIG. 41(B)), or the lower-board movable body 56k rises to the rising production position while the rotating body 59k remains at the standby position. By rising (FIG. 42(B)), the rotor 59k becomes visible to the player. In the state shown in FIG. 42(B), the rotating body 59k is well visible to the player through the transparent game board 1 and the center frame 61. As shown in FIG. It should be noted that when both the under-board movable body 56k and the rotating body 59k are at the standby position, the rotating body 59k is located at the standby position more than when the under-board movable body 56k is at the standby position and the rotating body 59k is at the production position. The rotating body 59k at the standby position does not have to be configured to be invisible as long as it is configured to be difficult to be visually recognized by the player.

Here, the movement pattern of the rotating body 59k includes an ascending rotation pattern in which the rotating movement is performed after the rising movement (that is, after rising to the effect position), and a standby rotation pattern in which the rotating movement is performed at the standby position. be. As shown in FIGS. 41(A) and 41(B), the effect of moving the rotating body 59k in the upward rotation pattern is performed in accordance with the execution of the upper double-falling effect in which the on-board movable body 55k is moved in the upper double-falling pattern. Sometimes. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 42(A) and 42(B), the effect of operating the rotating body 59k in the standby rotation pattern is to operate the upper board movable body 55k in the upper stage both drop pattern and to operate the lower board movable body 56k. It may be performed according to the execution of the central coalescing effect that raises the

A lottery determines whether or not the rotating body 59k is operated in the ascending rotation pattern in accordance with the execution of the upper stage both drop effect, and whether or not the rotating body 59k is operated in the standby rotation pattern in response to the execution of the center union effect. It is determined. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the operation pattern of the rotor 59k based on the lottery table shown in FIG.

That is, as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery for the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k and a lottery for the operation pattern of the lower-board movable body 56k (the lottery shown in FIG. 43). (Refer to the column for the movable body on the board and the column for the movable body under the board in the table). Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the "central united effect" (that is, selects the "upper stage both drop pattern" as the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k, and selects the "rising pattern" as the operation pattern of the lower board movable body 56k. is selected), a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not the rotor 59k should be operated in the standby rotation pattern. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the "upper stage both falling effect" (that is, selects the "upper stage both falling pattern" as the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k, and selects " If "no operation" is selected), a lottery is conducted as to whether or not the rotating body 59k is to be operated in the upward rotation pattern.

More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "cooperative battle big hit fluctuation (THP001)", the rotating body As the operation pattern of 59k, "standby rotation pattern" is selected at a rate of 70%, and "no operation" is selected at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "cooperative battle loss variation (THP011)", the operation pattern of the rotating body 59k is "standby Select "Rotation Pattern" at 20% and "No Motion" at 80%.

In addition, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "heroine story jackpot variation (THP003)", the effect control microcomputer 121 operates the rotating body 59k. As the pattern, "upward rotation pattern" is selected at a rate of 70%, and "no action" is selected at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "heroine story loss variation (THP013)", the operation pattern of the rotating body 59k is "rising Select "Rotation Pattern" at 20% and "No Motion" at 80%.

In addition, when it is another special figure variation pattern (THP002, THP012, THP004, THP014), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "no motion" as the motion pattern of the rotator 59k.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, when the center combination effect is executed in the big win variation, the rotor 59k operates in the standby rotation pattern more than when the center combination effect is executed in the losing variation. easy. Therefore, the performance (see FIG. 42) in which the rotating body 59k operates in the standby rotation pattern in accordance with the execution of the central coalescing effect has a higher jackpot expectation than the central coalescing effect (see FIG. 37) that does not involve the operation of the rotating body 59k. functions as a high performance.

In addition, when the upper stage double drop effect is executed in the big win variation, the rotating body 59k is more likely to operate in the ascending rotation pattern than when the upper stage both drop effect is executed in the losing variation. Therefore, the performance (see FIG. 41) in which the rotating body 59k operates in an upward rotation pattern in response to the execution of the upper double-falling performance is a better hit than the upper double-falling performance (see FIG. 35) that does not involve the movement of the rotating body 59k. It functions as a performance with high expectations.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, the degree of expectation for a big hit differs depending on whether or not the rotating body 59k operates in the standby rotation pattern when executing the center combination effect. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the amusement at the time of execution of the central union effect. In addition, when executing the upper double-fall effect, the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on whether or not the rotating body 59k operates in the upward rotation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the amusement at the time of execution of the upper stage both drop effect.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third mode, not only the central combination effect in which the board-side movable body 55k and the board-bottom movable body 56k operate, but also the effect in which the rotating body 59k moves together with the board-side movable body 55k (lifting of the rotating body 59k) is performed. Since there is also an upper row drop effect with action), the variation of the movable body effect will increase, and it can be expected to improve the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, even when the rotating body 59k is positioned at the standby position, the movement of the underboard movable body 56k increases the visibility of the rotating body 59k. Therefore, it is more interesting to move the underboard movable body 56k.

Further, in the pachinko game machine of the third mode, when the center uniting effect (an example of the first movable body effect) is executed, the rotating body 59k whose visibility is enhanced by the movement of the underboard movable body 56k is placed at the standby position. Since it may be rotated (see FIG. 42(B)), it is possible to effectively use the rotating body 59k, which was difficult to see before the movable body presentation, for the presentation, and the interest in the movable body presentation is improved.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, since the lower board movable body 56k in the standby position does not move in the upper stage double drop effect (an example of the second movable body effect), the rotating body 59k is not operated when the central union effect is executed. It is expected that the amusement of the operation of is strengthened and the amusement of the game is improved.

Further, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, when the two movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k and rotating body 59k) operate (when the upper stage double-falling effect involving the rising motion and rotating motion of the rotating body is executed, 41), when three movable bodies (upper-board movable body 55k, lower-board movable body 56k, rotating body 59k, FIG. 42) operate (when the central coalescing effect involving the rotating motion of the rotating body is executed ) can be expected to enter a jackpot gaming state. Therefore, interest in the motions of various movable bodies is heightened, and an improvement in amusement in the game can be expected.

Further, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, focusing on the relationship between the underboard movable body 56k and the rotating body 59k, an effect (for example, Not only when the central coalescing effect) is executed, but also when the rotating body 59k with poor visibility behind the lower board movable body 56k is moved with good visibility (for example, when the rotating body 59k rises and rotates. Both drop effect) may be executed. Therefore, the effects using the movable body are diversified, and the improvement of the game interest can be expected.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, not only is the rotating body 59k moved to the performance position with the upper stage double drop performance, but also the rotating motion same as that during execution of the center combination performance is performed at the performance position. Therefore, interest in the operation of the rotating body 59k is heightened, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected. In addition, since the operation of the rotating body 59k at the performance position is the same as that at the waiting position, even when the upper stage double drop effect is executed, the jackpot game state is entered in the same manner as when the central combination effect is executed. It is possible to make the player anticipate that it will become a game, and it is possible to expect an improvement in the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third form, the degree of expectation for a big hit changes depending on whether the rotating body 59k rotates at the waiting position or the performance position. Therefore, interest in the position where the rotating body 59k rotates is heightened, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Note that in the third embodiment, when the rotating body 59k performs a rising motion in conjunction with the execution of the upper double drop effect, it is configured to perform a rotating motion, but it may be configured to perform a rising motion but not rotate. .

In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, when the rotating body 59k operates in the ascending rotation pattern, the board movable body 55k operates in the upper both-down pattern. There may be an effect in which the rotating body 59k is operated in an ascending rotation pattern. Also, as shown in FIG. 42, when the rotating body 59k operates in the standby rotation pattern, the board movable body 55k operates in the upper stage double drop pattern. There may be an effect to operate 59k in a standby rotation pattern. However, when the rotor 59k is operated in the standby rotation pattern, the underboard movable body 56k should be raised.

Further, in the third embodiment, the operation of the rotating body 59k performed after the rising operation and the operation of the rotating body 59k performed in the standby position are the same operation (rotational operation), but even if they are similar operations, good. Similar motions refer to motions that the player can recognize as similar motions. Specifically, for example, a different number of rotations, a different rotation speed, a different rotation direction, etc. of the rotating body 59k are included in similar motions.

In the third embodiment, the movable body positioned behind the underboard movable body 56k is the rotating body 59k capable of rotating and rising, but the movable body positioned behind the underboard movable body 56k can be Such an operation may be possible. Specifically, for example, it may be a movable body that cannot rotate but can move up and down.

<Other modification examples>
In the above form, the types of SP reach (joint battle reach, single battle reach, heroine story reach, kids story reach) and the types of development production (center coalescence production, lower coalescence production, upper stage both drop production, single drop production) are associated in a one-to-one relationship (see FIG. 38). On the other hand, although the types of SP ready-to-win that are performed after various development effects are common, a configuration may be adopted in which a different degree of expectation for a big win is suggested depending on which development effect has been executed.

Specifically, for example, when a joint battle reach is executed, when a single battle reach is executed, when a heroine story reach is executed, or when a kids story reach is executed, the central union Although there is a possibility that any of the production, the lower combination production, the upper row both drop production, and the one drop production may be executed, the degree of expectation for big win may differ depending on which movable body production is executed. In the case of such a configuration, in the execution lottery for the movable body production, the production control microcomputer 121 first determines the operation pattern of the movable body production using the on-board movable body 55k based on the special figure fluctuation pattern, and then The effect control microcomputer 121 may determine the operation pattern of the movable body effect using the under-board movable body 56k based on the determined motion pattern of the on-board movable body 55k and the special figure variation pattern.

Also, for example, in the case of a joint battle battle big hit variation or a single battle big hit variation, the central coalescence effect is executed at a rate of 70%, and the lower coalescence effect is executed at a rate of 30%. In the case of the battle losing variation, the central combination effect may be executed at a rate of 30%, and the lower combination effect may be executed at a rate of 70%. Also, for example, in the case of a joint battle battle big hit fluctuation or a joint battle battle loss fluctuation, the central coalescence effect is executed at a rate of 70%, and the lower coalescence effect is executed at a rate of 30%. In the case of the battle losing variation, the central combination effect may be executed at a rate of 30%, and the lower combination effect may be executed at a rate of 70%.

Also, the lottery table for the development effect in each form described above is only an example, and if it is possible to suggest a different degree of expectation for a big win according to the type of development effect, the selection ratio of the motion pattern of each movable body can be changed as appropriate. .

Further, in the above embodiment, when the face of the main character is formed at a position (the center of the display section 50a) that is easily visible to the player (when the center combination effect is executed), the player is more likely to notice the face. The expectation for the big win is higher than when the face of the main character is formed at the difficult position (below the display section 50a) (when the lower combination effect is executed), but the reverse is also possible.

In addition, in the above form, after the development production (central coalescence production, lower coalescence production, upper stage both drop production, or single drop production), a plurality of SP reach with different jackpot expectations (co-op battle reach, single battle reach, heroine Story Reach, Kids Story Reach) is executed, but the contents of the production executed after the development production can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, after the development production, a single battle reach is performed in which a battle is performed with any of a plurality of enemy characters with different degrees of expectation for big wins, or the degree of expectation for big wins differs depending on the number of lines in the reach. A configuration in which multiple line reach is performed may be employed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability that the under-board movable body 56k rises when the on-board movable body 55k moves in the one-sided drop pattern is higher than the probability that the under-board movable body 56k moves up when the on-board movable body 55k moves in the upper stage double-falling pattern. Although the configuration is such that the probability that 56k rises is higher (see FIG. 38), both probabilities may be the same or vice versa.

In the above embodiment, the lower board movable body 56k does not rise when the on-board movable body 55k moves in the one-sided drop pattern. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the under-board movable body 56k may rise. When the on-board movable body 55k moves in a one-sided drop pattern, the lower board movable body 56k rises. It is desirable to make it lower than the jackpot expectation degree of the production which raises 56k.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, four types of development effects (movable body effects) are provided: one drop effect (Fig. 34), upper double drop effect (Fig. 35), lower united effect (Fig. 36), and central united effect (Fig. 37). Although it is configured to be executable, in addition to these, a movable body effect (rising movable body effect) in which the lower board movable body 56k rises without the on-board movable body 55k operating may be configured to be executable. That is, the on-board movable body 55k does not move in any pattern, and only the under-board movable body 56k moves from the standby state (standby position) shown in FIG. It may be configured to be able to execute a movable body driving effect displaced to the rising effect position). It should be noted that the degree of expectation for the jackpot of this rising movable body effect may be higher or lower than the one drop effect, as long as it is lower than the central coalesce effect and the lower coalesce effect, or higher than the upper both drop effect. or lower.

Further, in the above embodiment, the movement amount of the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k that may (or is likely to accompany) the lower-board movable body 56k (i.e., the movement amount of the upper stage both-falling pattern) corresponds to the lower-board movable body 56k. is larger than the movement amount of the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k (that is, the movement amount of the one-sided drop pattern) that does not accompany (or hardly accompanies) the upward movement of the board. On the other hand, the movement amount of the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k that does not accompany (or hardly accompanies) the lower-board movable body 56k may cause the lower-board movable body 56k to rise ( Alternatively, it may be configured to be larger than the moving amount of the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the on-board movable body 55k moves in a one-sided pattern, the on-board movable body 55k is configured so as to tilt downward to the right (upward to the left) (FIG. 34(B)). ), and a pattern in which the robot moves so as to tilt downward to the left (rising to the right) may be used as the one-sided drop pattern. In addition, as the one-sided drop pattern, a pattern (first one-sided drop pattern) that moves so as to tilt downward to the right (rising left) and a pattern that moves so as to tilt downward to the left (rising to the right) A movable body capable of both (the second one-sided drop pattern) may be provided. In this case, the degree of expectation for a big win may be the same or different between the effect of moving according to the first one-off pattern and the effect of moving according to the second one-off pattern. Further, the probability that the underboard movable body 56k moves may be different between when the effect of moving in the first one-sided pattern is executed and when the effect of moving in the second one-sided pattern is executed. good.

In the above embodiment, the upper board movable body 55k and the lower board movable body 56k are designed to form the face of the main character by combining them (see FIG. 37(B)). And the design such as the shape and pattern of the under-board movable body 56k can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the upper board movable body is a gimmick representing a logo such as "Golden Warrior" (an example of a character's occupation), and the lower board movable body is a logo such as "LOGO" (an example of a character's name). It may be a gimmick representing Then, by making these movable bodies operate like the above-mentioned form of central coalescence effect, or by operating only the movable bodies on the board like the lower coalescence effect, the main character can be transformed into something like "Golden Warrior LOGO". It may form one design to be described. The on-board movable body (first movable body) and the lower-board movable body (second movable body) may each independently express one motif.

In the above embodiment, the first movable body (on-board movable body 55k) is provided above the display section 50a, and the second movable body (under-board movable body 56k) is provided below the display section 50a. However, the arrangement positions of the first movable body and the second movable body can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the first movable body may be provided on the left side of the center frame 61 and the second movable body may be provided on the right side of the center frame 61 .

Further, in the above embodiment, the first movable body (on-board movable body 55k) is configured to be operable in the single drop pattern (first mode) and the upper stage double drop pattern (second mode). can be changed as appropriate. For example, a movable body that is rotatable at the standby position above the display section 50a and slidable to a position overlapping the front of the display section 50a may be provided as the first movable body. In this case, the mode in which the first movable body rotates corresponds to the first mode, and the mode in which it slides corresponds to the second mode. That is, in this specification, "moving" means performing some kind of action, and for example, actions such as "rotating" are also included in "moving".

Also, in the above embodiment, the execution timing of the various movable body effects (single drop effect, upper double drop effect, lower coalesce effect, center coalesce effect) is set at the time of development from N reach to SP reach, but it can be changed as appropriate. be. Also, a plurality of execution timings of these movable body effects may be provided during one variation effect. When configured in this way, at the execution timing (first timing) of the movable body production provided in the first half of the variable production (for example, before the development of SP reach), the single drop production and the upper row both drop production are other movable body productions. At the execution timing (second timing) of the movable body effect provided in the latter half of the variable effect (for example, after developing into SP reach), the lower coalescing effect and the central coalescing effect It may be configured to be easier to execute than the falling effect. With this configuration, when the movable body performance is executed in the second half of the variable performance, it is possible to expect the execution of the movable body performance with a higher expectation for a big win than when it is executed in the first half. can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 11 (fixed start port) in which the ease with which a game ball enters does not change, and the second start port 12 (variable start port, ) are provided, but only one of them may be provided.

In the above-described form, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed preferentially over the variation display of the special figure 1). Special figure 1 determination processing is performed preferentially over special figure 2 determination processing (variation display of special figure 1 is performed preferentially than variation display of special figure 2) It may be configured. In this case, the special figure 1 lottery should be a lottery that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery and makes it easier to win a big hit.

Also, in the above embodiment, the game machine determines the transition to the high-probability state based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be a game machine that controls to a high probability state). In addition, in the above-described form, once it is controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called variable loop type gaming machine) that continues to control the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine, or a honeycomb type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

Moreover, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply it to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mammoth ball game machine.

In the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of patterns other than three, such as three. For example, you may provide two designs divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, one pattern common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may be used for display, and the sub-control board 120 may be used for control. Further, in areas other than the game area 6 of the game board 1, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

Also, not all jackpot gaming states may be configured to correspond to the "advantageous gaming state". For example, the jackpot game state scheduled to be controlled to the high probability state thereafter corresponds to the "advantageous game state", or the jackpot game state in which relatively many prize balls can be obtained, such as substantially 16R, is "advantageous" It may be configured to correspond to "game state". Also, the "advantageous gaming state" may be a high-probability state instead of a jackpot gaming state, or may be a high-base state (time-saving state). If the "advantageous gaming state" is a high probability state or a high base state (time saving state), various effects expected to be in an advantageous gaming state are not limited to the effects during the variable display of special symbols. , and may be an effect performed at other timing, such as an effect during a jackpot game.

In the above-described mode, the variable performance of displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a stopped manner in a manner suggesting the result of the jackpot lottery after the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed is a performance suggesting whether or not control is to be performed in an advantageous gaming state. Although it corresponds, effects other than the variable effects such as the advance notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the big hit also correspond to the effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A7. Invention B is a general term for inventions B1 to B5 below. Invention C is a general term for inventions C1 to C5 below. Invention D is a general term for inventions D1 to D3 below.

Invention A1:
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
A first movable body (on-board movable body 55k) and a second movable body (under-board movable body 56k),
The production control means is
a specific movable body effect (central union effect, see FIG. 37) in which a predetermined design (the face of the main character) is formed by moving the first movable body and the second movable body so as to approach each other;
It is possible to execute a non-specific movable body effect (lower combination effect, see FIG. 36) in which the predetermined design is formed by moving only the first movable body so as to approach the second movable body. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by:

According to the amusement machine having this configuration, the first movable body does not move even if the second movable body does not move, except when the predetermined design is formed by moving the first movable body and the second movable body. Since the design may be formed by the movement of the body, the enjoyment of noticing that the design has been formed is created, and an improvement in the enjoyment of the game can be expected.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
Equipped with game state control means (processing related to control of game state such as jackpot game state by game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous game state is different between when the specific movable body effect is executed and when the non-specific movable body effect is executed (see FIGS. 29 and 38). game machine.

According to the game machine of this configuration, the degree of expectation for being controlled to an advantageous game state changes depending on which movable body presentation forms the predetermined design. It can be expected that the interest will be heightened and the amusement interest will be improved.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
After forming the predetermined design, the effect control means executes a first effect (for example, a single battle reach) that makes the user expect to enter the advantageous gaming state, and a case where the advantageous effect is higher than the first effect. There is a case where a second effect (for example, a joint battle battle reach) with a high expectation of entering a game state is executed,
The ratio of execution of the second effect differs between when the predetermined design is formed by the specific movable body effect and when the predetermined design is formed by the non-specific movable body effect (Fig. 38 See).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, depending on which of the movable body effects the predetermined design is formed, the rate at which the highly anticipated effects that bring about an advantageous game state are executed changes. It is expected that interest in the formation of designs will be further heightened, and that the amusement of games will be improved.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The effect control means controls at least one of the first movable body and the second movable body to operate, but produces another movable body effect that does not complete the predetermined design. A gaming machine characterized by being executable.

According to the amusement machine with this configuration, a movable body performance in which the predetermined design is not formed although the movable body related to the formation of the predetermined design is operated may be executed, so that the enjoyment of noticing that the design has been formed is provided. It is strengthened, and the improvement of amusement interest can be expected.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to Invention A4,
Equipped with game state control means (processing related to control of game state such as jackpot game state by game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous game state when the specific movable body performance is executed and when the non-specific movable body performance is executed is higher than when the other movable body performance is executed. is high (see FIGS. 29 and 38).

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the predetermined design is formed, it can be expected to be in a more advantageous gaming state than when the predetermined design is not formed, so it is noticed that the design has been formed. The sense of anticipation of the moment will be strengthened, and the improvement of the amusement interest can be expected.

Invention A6:
The gaming machine according to Invention A5,
A display means (display unit 50a) for displaying an effect (for example, a variable effect using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) indicating whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous game state,
The specific movable object effect is an effect in which the predetermined design is formed at a position closer to the central portion of the display means (the central portion in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the display portion 50a) than the non-specific movable object effect. Yes (see FIGS. 36(B) and 37(B)),
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous game state is different between when the specific movable body effect is executed and when the non-specific movable body effect is executed (see FIGS. 29 and 38). game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the predetermined design is placed at a position that is easily visible to the player who is playing the game while looking at the display means that displays the effect indicating whether or not the control is to be in the advantageous game state. The degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous game state differs between when a is formed and when a predetermined design is formed at an inconspicuous position. Therefore, the enjoyment of noticing a predetermined design is enhanced, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Invention A7:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
Game state control means (processing related to control of game state such as jackpot game state by game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player;
A display unit (50a) capable of displaying an image,
The first movable body moves forward of the display section in the specific movable body presentation and the non-specific movable body presentation (FIGS. 37 and 39),
The second movable body moves forward of the display section in the specific movable body rendering (Fig. 37),
The visible area (upper display area 50x in FIG. 39) visible to the player on the display section is larger when the non-specific movable body effect is executed than when the specific movable body effect is executed. ,
The effect control means, in accordance with the execution of the non-specific movable object effect, provides a suggestion image (lightning effect image G70, flame effect image G71) suggesting the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous gaming state in the visual recognition area, Alternatively, a game machine (a pachinko game machine of the second mode) characterized by displaying a notification image for notifying whether or not the advantageous game state is reached.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the non-specific movable body effect is executed, the player's attention is also directed to the display contents in the visual recognition area of the display section, so that further enhancement of the game amusement can be expected.

Invention B1:
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
A first movable body (on-board movable body 55k), a second movable body (under-board movable body 56k), and a third movable body (rotating body 59k),
When each of the movable bodies is in the standby position, the first movable body and the second movable body are easier to visually recognize from the player than the third movable body, and the third movable body is the third movable body. 2 and is difficult or invisible to the player (see FIG. 41(A)),
The production control means is
While moving the first movable body to the first effect position (the second upper effect position shown in FIG. 42(B)), the second movable body is moved to the second effect position (the ascending effect shown in FIG. 42(B) position) to move the first movable body effect (center united effect, FIG. 42),
While the first movable body is moved to the first effect position, the third movable body is moved to the third effect position (shown in FIG. 41(B)) while the second movable body is positioned at the standby position. A second movable body effect (upper stage both falling effect with rising movement of the rotating body, FIG. 41) to move to the effect position) (Pachinko game machine of the third form) characterized by being able to execute. .

According to the game machine of this configuration, not only is there an effect in which the second movable body moves together with the first movable body, but there is also an effect in which the third movable body moves together with the first movable body. Variations of games are expected to increase, and interest in gaming can be expected to improve.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the third movable body becomes easily visible to the player when the second movable body moves to the second effect position (see FIG. 42).

According to the game machine of this configuration, the movement of the second movable body increases the visibility of the third movable body even when the third movable body remains in the standby position, so the entertainment of the performance using the movable body is improved. do.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
The game machine, wherein the effect control means may cause the third movable body to operate in a predetermined motion pattern (rotating pattern) at the standby position in the first movable body effect.

According to the game machine with this configuration, even when the first movable body effect is executed, the third movable body whose visibility is enhanced by the movement of the second movable body is operated at the standby position, so that it is difficult to be visually recognized. It is possible to effectively utilize the movable body for performance, and the interest in the performance using the movable body is improved.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
The game machine, wherein the effect control means does not operate the second movable body while it is positioned at the standby position in the second movable body effect (see FIG. 41).

According to the game machine of this configuration, since the second movable body in the standby position does not move in the second movable body effect, it is interesting that the third movable body moves in the first movable body effect. It will be strengthened more, and the improvement of amusement interest can be expected.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to Invention B4,
Equipped with game state control means (processing related to control of game state such as jackpot game state by game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
When the first movable body effect (Fig. 42) is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous game state is higher than when the second movable body effect (Fig. 41) is executed ( 43 and 29).

According to the game machine of this configuration, when more movable bodies are moving, it can be expected that the game will be in an advantageous game state. Expected.

Invention C1:
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
A front movable body (underboard movable body 56k) and a rear movable body (rotating body 59k),
When each of the front movable body and the rear movable body is in the standby position, the front movable body is more easily visible to the player than the rear movable body, and the rear movable body is positioned behind the front movable body. are difficult or invisible to the player (see FIG. 42(A)),
The production control means is
A first movable body effect (center combination effect, FIG. 42) for moving the front movable body to the effect position (rising effect position shown in FIG. 42(B));
A game characterized in that it is possible to execute a second movable body performance (upper stage both falling performance with rising movement of the rotating body, FIG. 41) in which the rear movable body is moved to a performance position visible to the player. machine (third form of pachinko machine).

According to the game machine of this configuration, not only when the first movable body effect is executed to operate the front movable body with good visibility from the standby position, but also when the front movable body is behind the front movable body and the visibility is improved. Since the second movable body performance may be executed to move the bad rear movable body to be visually recognizable, the performance using the movable body is diversified, and the improvement of the game interest can be expected.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the rear movable body is easily visible to the player by moving the front movable body to the performance position (see FIG. 42).

According to the game machine of this configuration, the movement of the front movable body enhances the visibility of the rear movable body even when the rear movable body remains in the standby position, and thus the interest in the production using the movable body is improved.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The game machine, wherein the effect control means may cause the rear movable body to operate in a predetermined motion pattern (rotating pattern) at the standby position in the first movable body effect.

According to the game machine of this configuration, even when the first movable body effect is executed, the rear movable body whose visibility is enhanced by the movement of the front movable body is operated at the standby position, so that the movable body that was difficult to be visually recognized is operated. It is possible to effectively use it for production, and the attraction of production using the movable body is improved.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to invention C3,
The effect control means causes the rear movable body to operate in the same or similar motion pattern (rotating pattern) as the predetermined motion pattern at the effect position in the second movable body effect (FIG. 41(B), (See FIG. 42(B)).

According to the game machine with this configuration, the rear movable body not only moves to the performance position in the second movable body performance, but also moves at the performance position in the same motion pattern as in the first movable body performance. , the interest in the movement of the rear movable body is heightened, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to invention C4,
Equipped with game state control means (processing related to control of game state such as jackpot game state by game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state differs between when the first movable body effect (Fig. 42) is executed and when the second movable body effect (Fig. 41) is executed (Fig. 43). , see FIG. 29).

According to the game machine of this configuration, even if the rear movable body operates in the same operation pattern, the degree of expectation for an advantageous game state changes depending on the position of the rear movable body, so interest in the position of the rear movable body increases. This is expected to increase the interest in gaming.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of the game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156179, it is determined whether it is a big hit based on the ball entering the start hole, Based on the determination result, the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, in order to make the player expect to enter an advantageous game state, the movable body presentation to form a heart by bringing the left movable body and the right movable body close to each other as seen from the player. may be performed. However, there is still room for improvement with respect to the movable body presentation in a game machine in which a plurality of movable bodies are mounted, in order to increase the interest of the game.

The invention A described above provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156179, in which "the performance control means moves a first movable body and a second movable body so as to approach each other to provide a predetermined effect. It is possible to execute a specific movable body presentation that forms the design of the second movable body, and a non-specific movable body presentation that forms a predetermined design by moving only the first movable body so that it approaches the second movable body." It is different in that In addition, the invention B described above provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156179, in which "a first movable body, a second movable body, and a third movable body positioned behind the second movable body are provided. The effect control means includes a first movable body effect for moving the first movable body to the first effect position and moving the second movable body to the second effect position; It is possible to execute a second movable body effect in which the body is moved to the first effect position and the third movable body is moved to the third effect position while the second movable body is positioned at the standby position.” It is different in that In addition, the above-described invention C is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156179, which is provided with a front movable body and a rear movable body positioned behind the front movable body, and the effect control means It is possible to execute a first movable body effect of moving the movable body to the effect position and a second movable body effect of moving the rear movable body to the effect position visible to the player. . With these respective configurations, invention A, invention B, and invention C can solve the problem of "improving the interest of a game through presentation" (providing an action and effect).

Invention D1:
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
A first movable body (on-board movable body 55k) and a second movable body (under-board movable body 56k),
The production control means is
capable of executing a first movement effect for moving the first movable body;
In the first movement effect, when the first movable body is moved in the first mode (single drop pattern) and when the first movable body is moved in the second mode (upper double drop pattern) can be,
A game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) characterized in that a second movement effect of moving (raising) the second movable body may be executed in response to the execution of the first movement effect.

According to the game machine of this configuration, not only the first movable body moves in either the first mode or the second mode, but also the second movable body moves according to the movement of the first movable body. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest of the performance using the movable body and improve the amusement of the game.

Invention D2:
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
Equipped with game state control means (processing related to control of game state such as jackpot game state by game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
Depending on the execution of the first moving effect, the degree of expectation (expectation of big win) to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state differs between when the second moving effect is executed and when it is not executed (Fig. 38, See FIG. 29).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state changes depending on whether or not the second movement effect is also executed in accordance with the first movement effect, the interest in the behavior of the second movable body increases. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

Invention D3:
The gaming machine according to Invention D2,
In the first movement effect, the probability that the second movement effect is executed differs between when the first movable body moves in the first mode and when the first movable body moves in the second mode (see FIG. 38). A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the game machine having this configuration, the execution expectation level of the second movement effect changes depending on the mode of movement of the first movable body in the first movement effect, and an advantageous game is played depending on whether or not the second movement effect is executed. The degree of expectation controlled by the state changes. Therefore, interest in whether the first movable body moves in the first mode or in the second mode is heightened, and the amusement of the game can be further improved.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, it is determined whether it is a big hit based on the ball entering the start hole, Based on the determination result, the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, in order to make the player expect to enter an advantageous game state, there is a case where an accessory drop effect is performed in which a predetermined movable body is dropped. However, the effect of moving a predetermined movable body as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140 still has room for improvement in order to improve the amusement of the game.

The invention D described above provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, wherein "the production control means moves the first movable body to the first position in the first movement production to move the first movable body. There are times when the first movable body is moved in a mode and times when the first movable body is moved in a second mode, and a second movement performance for moving the second movable body is executed in accordance with the execution of the first movement performance. There is a difference. Thus, the invention D can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through presentation" (provides an action and effect).

PY1 Pachinko game machine 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 55k Movable body on board (first movable body)
56k... Under-board movable body (second movable body)
101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer

Claims (2)

a first movable body disposed at a predetermined first standby position;
a second movable body arranged so as to be visible to the player at a second standby position different from the first standby position;
By moving the first movable body in the first standby position and the second movable body in the second standby position closer to each other, the first movable body and the second movable body 2, a specific movable body presentation that forms a predetermined design that can be visually recognized by the player;
By moving only the first movable body at the first standby position so as to approach the second movable body at the second standby position, the first movable body and the second movable body are moved. A non-specific movable body effect that forms the predetermined design so that it can be visually recognized by the player can be executed by the movable body of
After the formation of the predetermined design, a first effect is executed to make the player expect to be in an advantageous game state, and a second effect has a higher expectation than the first effect for the advantageous game state. There are cases where 2 productions are executed,
The ratio of execution of the second effect differs between when the predetermined design is formed by the specific movable body effect and when the predetermined design is formed by the non-specific movable body effect. Amusement machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A display means for displaying an effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific movable body effect is a effect in which the predetermined design is formed at a position closer to the central portion of the display means than the non-specific movable body effect.

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